Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 14.8% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,619 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Fargo
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Minneapolis, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower